Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Graphic designer
camera operator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use technical documentation
study media sources
ensure visual quality of the set
analyse a script
audiovisual equipment
set up audiovisual peripheral equipment
keep up with trends
determine visual concepts
select camera apertures
work with the director of photography
create moving images
analyse the scenography
follow work schedule
operate a camera
set up cameras
adapt to type of media
lighting techniques
cinematography
work ergonomically
follow directions of the artistic director
photography
work with an artistic team
adapt artistic plan to location
Optional & specialised skills
follow safety procedures when working at heights
practise camera movements
supervise camera crew
film production process
use personal protection equipment
use storyboards
transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer
work with motion picture editing team
electricity
health and safety regulations
maintain audiovisual equipment
create special effects
file-based workflow
work with the lighting crew
apply health and safety standards
manage technical resources stock
plan shots
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
attend rehearsals
assess power needs
plan audiovisual recording
Other matches: director of photography · photographic equipment assembler · sewerage maintenance technician · photography shop manager · consumer electronics repair technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.